HorrorWriter 0 #1 June 6, 2005 To avoid downsizing in the near future and wanting to get comfortable as soon as possible with my own equipment, how soon should I start looking and what size is an average recommended size for a beginner? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
larsrulz 0 #2 June 6, 2005 Wait until you get your license.....then start worrying about gear! I got a strong urge to fly, but I got no where to fly to. -PF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorrorWriter 0 #3 June 6, 2005 Will do....thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #4 June 6, 2005 You may find this article helpful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorrorWriter 0 #5 June 6, 2005 Thanks for the info, Lisa....definitely helpful! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdrejhon 8 #6 June 6, 2005 Wait till you get your license, yes... You really want to be off the huge student canopies and onto the dropzone's novice canopies, before you buy one of the same size (or almost) as the novice canopy, with the dropzone's approval... The instructors at the dropzone just downsized me from a student sized canopy to a novice sized canopy, and I'll be buying one of the same size hopefully next month. (after clearing the rig specs with them, and getting it inspected of course!) Definitely need to talk to them before thinking of buying rig... I can't wait... it's damn expensive... but at least I'll save the rentals. :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorrorWriter 0 #7 June 6, 2005 Thanks for the input, Mark. Definitely helpful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
